Olivia will perform an acoustic concert including songs from her last albums: Miss Météores, Chica Chocolate J’aime pas l’amour.  S. Blanc, R. Canac, F. Marty and D. Dupuis will accompany her on stage. Olivia Ruiz evolves nicely between rebel songs, sensual tango, rock and alternative yéyé, juggling with French, Spanish and English. All influenced by the Têtes Raides, the VRP, Rita Mitsouko and Dionysos. Sep 16: Pre-show reception at 7pm Show at 8pm. Sept 17: show at 7:30pm

Jorane's style on the cello has been compared to Tori Amos  on the piano. She has worked with Sarah Mclachlan among other well-known artists.
Songs from her new album released on February 2011: « Une sorcière comme les autres ». Opening with Elisapie Isaac: Canadian native and Inuit singer Elisapie makes an impressive debut with her album There Will Be Stars. Amazing singing and linguistic talents (transitioning seamlessly between English, French and Inuit)!

Short films made in LA by Swiss directors (5:00 to 5:45 PM) Short films made in Switzerland (6:00 to 6:45 PM) INTERMISSION
Carte blanche : Carlos Leal’s selection (8:00 PM to 8:45 PM) Short documentary by Swiss directors (9:00 to 9:45 PM)
FREE SCREENINGS RSVP’s address: rsvp Suisse

After the worldwide success of the feel-good album, released in 2007, YAEL NAIM unveils her second album today « She Was a Boy ». Closeted in a Parisian apartment for two years, YAEL NAIM and DAVID DONATIEN perfected Yael’s songs in Hebrew and English, which culminated in a commercial and artistic success (Victoire de la Musique 2008, for the Album of the Year World Music category).

This event in collaboration with the Los Angeles Italian Cultural Institute.

Canzoni Del Secondo Piano Inspired by Roy Andersson’s work, “Songs from the Second Floor” with five dancers, a singer and a musician is a choreographic long take which portrays
the invisible connections between souls in continual movement. A succession of trios, duos and soli, live music, expressed with the Italian subtlety France is crazy about. The show is not suitable for children under 12.

Folktales from Mexico and Argentina are brought to life in this dynamic new bilingual play. When Animals Were People is the story of Turtle who is cooking a stew to share with Grandfather Vulture. Squirrel is about to join them when Wolf arrives, hungry for Turtle as well as stew. But without Turtle there is no water. Wise, old Vulture instructs Wolf in how to bring back both Turtle and the water. This story is paired with The Lazy Bee, an Argentine fable about doing your share.

Swedish / French anti-folk band Herman Düne earned an international cult thanks to the unfailing support of influential BBC radio personality John Peel. After taking a break and starting their own record label, Herman Düne returned in 2011 with the album Strange Moosic. Some of Herman Düne's influences include: Leiber & Stoller, Chuck Berry, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Carole King. The song 'I Wish That I Could See You Soon' was on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.

The Turtle Island Quartet, since its inception in 1985, has been a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for strings. Winner of the 2006 and most recently, the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album, Turtle Island fuses the classical quartet esthetic with contemporary American musical styles. Cellist nonpareil Yo-Yo Ma has proclaimed TIQ to be a unified voice that truly breaks new ground "authentic and passionate" a reflection of some of the most creative music-making today.

A vibrant six-piece band from Chad in Africa and now based in Canada— mixing African rhythms, rich harmonies and R&B. From gospel and soul to pop and R&B, the various influences of the group members are smoothly blended with African rhythms to create fresh songs in a unique style. Masterful Acapella singing sets them apart on the vast soundscape of world music. Their energy on stage is contagious… and let’s not forget the mesmerizing African dances performed by some of the band members.

The Eurochannel Short Films Tour offers an authentic trip around Europe through exceptional programming. It is a look at European cinema through the eyes of 54 innovative directors, known for their talent, originality and independence. Eurochannel invites fans of cinema and European culture to discover the newest faces of the European film scene.

Presented by TRK and the Alliance Française of LA. Selection of 8 shorts from 7:30 to 10pm with Complimentary wine and cheese intermission. About Eurochannel.

For the 1st time this year at TRK, Cinélove: "Movies for lovers who are also movie lovers."

Tue, Feb 7: "I Do" ("Prête-moi ta main") Directed by Eric Lartigau. Starring Alain Chabat & Charlotte Gainsbourg. – Thu, Feb 9: "The Woman Next Door" ("La femme d'à-côté) Directed by François Truffaut. Starring Gérard Depardieu & Fanny Ardant. – Mon, Feb 13: "Love Me If You Dare" ("Jeux d'enfants") Directed by Yann Samuell. Starring Guillaume Canet & Marion Cotillard. All movies are in French subtitled in English.

Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, in partnership with non-profit organization Parents Education League of LA, will host a screening of Speaking in Tongues, the award-winning documentary on language education in the United States.

Once a year, Swiss film festival BoxUrShorts take the shorts out of the box and give them to a jury to vote for and determine the best of the best. The finalists are screened up on the big screen at the Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz during the box[ur]shorts™ Film Festival Awards Night. Besides a strong lineup of short films, the evening features a red carpet, free drinks, Swiss chocolate and much more... Don't miss it!

Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles American Drama Clubs will be performing:

Mar 28 & 29: Pied Pier – The Musical (Junior 4th/5th Grade). Adapted by Vera Morris. Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur. Apr 17 & 18: Check Please & Hard Candy (High school). 2 contemporary one act plays by Jonathan Rand. May 17 & 18: After hours, A Small Wooden House & The Swimmer (Middle school). 3 one act plays by Kevin Stone.

The students of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles will be performing:

1:00 PM: Focus Music.

4:00 PM: Focus Dance.